GDP per Capita: Equatorial Guinea

Analysis# Equatorial Guinea GDP per Capita Equatorial Guinea's GDP per capita stands at $8,377.95 USD in 2026, recovering modestly from a recent low of $7,045.63 in 2020. The country has experienced dramatic volatility since 1980, when GDP per capita was just $109.81. A remarkable 6,689% increase over that 46-year span masks severe economic swings, particularly the nation's all-time peak of $22,831.93 in 2008, which coincided with oil export expansion. The 2008 peak marked the height of hydrocarbon-driven growth before sharp decline began. A 69% contraction from 2008 to 2020 reflects Equatorial Guinea's vulnerability to oil price fluctuations and falling production. Recent years show stabilization around $8,000–$9,200 per capita, with 2026 projections suggesting modest upward movement. This sustained mid-range level reflects a smaller economic base than the commodity boom era but indicates relative stabilization after the severe 2020 downturn.